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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Nissan Navara Double Cab vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 283,500 cheaperNavara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000 · Transporter Vans from ZAR 776,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Double Cab221 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Nissan Navara Double Cab
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
1997
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab
Van
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Van
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
1900 kg
Vehicle Type
Double Cab
Van
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Length
5260 mm
5050 mm
Width
1850 mm
2032 mm
Height
1815 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
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Kerb Weight
2023 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
-
Payload Capacity
1003 kg
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Front Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder
-
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
-
Chassis Material
Ladder
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
5 link with coil spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
5 link with coil spring
Not Available
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Load Bed Length
1509 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
Power auto fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
-
Speed Limiter
Cruise Control
-
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
2
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
-
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Power mirrors
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
-
Side Steps
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
493 mm
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
1509 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Start
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Standard
-
Source Model Column
navara-double-cab
transporter-vans
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not Available
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
mid
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
360 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.2 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.4 Nm/tonne
189.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4x2
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
NissanConnect with 8-inch touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Not Available
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
-
Audio System
NissanConnect
-
Display Audio
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Available
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
NissanConnect
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Chrome roof rails
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch alloy wheels
-
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
3
Wing Mirror Type
Chrome door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
Van
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Auto fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
32.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
-
Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
221 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
221 mm
150 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch alloy wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Service Interval
15000
-
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
15000
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
785700
804100
Starting Price Zar
785700
804100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Double Cab and Transporter Vans comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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